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I am proposing this term for a common variation of the left cross collision.In the standard left cross, an oncoming driver makes a left turn immediately in front of a cyclist who is going straight…Continue

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"If you can already carry what you need to in panniers, there's no need for a cargo bike. And they have some of the disadvantages of a car - you can't bring them inside like you can a bike, so you need a secure location in a garage or…"

"My body needs some warmth, too, so if I can survive so can the IG hub. I guess I would ride my bike to Cabellas and load up on ammo and freeze dried camping food.
Also, I would choose a steel frame, since it would be more difficult for zombies…"

"It's interesting that 'cyclists' are expected to be a self-policing community, in which there is collective responsibility for the acts of individuals, whereas OTOH, bad behavior by drivers is strictly the fault and responsibility of…"

"I use SPD everywhere, including around town. In the city, it just feels good to be securely fixed on the pedal, especially in wet weather. I don't find clipping in to be any big deal, even if I have to do it every quarter mile.…"

"I have almost the same commute. I take a roundabout way; from the business park I go west to downtown Mt. Prospect, then weave around through the residential streets toward downtown Des Plaines. From there, I take Algonquin across the…"

"These data don't allow any comparison to be made between Divvy riders and others. But it's nevertheless very impressive that there have been so few injuries in so many trips. I think that shows that cycling in general is quite…"

"IMO any of these would be fine for riding around town. I'd take the Raleigh, because the wider (and I think stronger, with heavier spokes) wheels would be advantageous on Chicago's rough streets. The disc brakes are also…"